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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Shared kitchen facilities
Reception
Reception
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$121
$104 nightly
$121 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

Explore the area

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19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Place, Boston Public Garden
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Citizens Opera House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Common
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Queen Room Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Boston

With a stay at HI Boston - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Boston, within a 10-minute walk of Citizens Opera House and Boston Public Garden. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Boston Common and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
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What's nearby

  • Boch Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tufts Medical Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Boston Public Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Citizens Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Boston Common - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Chinatown Station - 2 min walk
  • South Station - 10 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Kingdom Dessert - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tora Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tam - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute walk to Boston Common
HI Boston - Hostel offers 99 accommodations with air conditioning. This Boston hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of HI Boston - Hostel.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 24 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1885
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Offsite parking fee: USD 24 per night (0.1 mi away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Tax ID - C0014510351
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The maximum length of stay at this property is 14 days.
Guests 17 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Guests 17 years of age and under cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories.
Property Registration Number C0014510351

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hostelling International Boston Hostel
Hostelling International Boston
Hostel HI Boston
HI Boston
HI Boston - Hostel Boston
HI Boston - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Boston - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Boston

HI Boston - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 627 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Despite being mid October room was way too hot. Reading other reviews it’s either this or freezing cold. Reception staff confirmed this too. Facilities good and clean, staff excellent. Stayed in 6 bed mixed dorm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great experience !!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice inside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the vibe. Didn’t love paying extra to Expedia but that’s not HI Bostons fault. Book direct!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need better parking
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guohao

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying in Boston or a hostel. Place was well kept and staff were friendly. I plan to return in the near future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad Shahid

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Padraig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff extremely helpful but I had serious problems finding the place from South Station. Very easy once you have found it but I asked several people for directions n was given different directions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Really wanted to like this place but everytime I stay here i always get put in a room with someone snoring way too loud in the room. Staff is overwhelmed by workload and doesn't give great service. Lots of common room areas but many areas are never cleaned. You're better off staying at Found Boston; smaller property but much better managed plus you atlrast have a chance to get a room without loud snoring people. Or better yet just stay in a real hotel. You will regret trying to save money by staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff did not communicate procedures around parking ticket validation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the cleanest and nicest hostels I’ve ever stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t know Hostels in the US were a thing and was so grateful as a solo female traveler to find this place. I appreciated the separate bathrooms that were also showers and if you needed a little extra space, you could use the ADA one. (That’s what I did on my first night to get my luggage in comfortably). There is a locker for personal belongings and you can bring a lock, a curtain by your bed for privacy (along with a few plug ins and a light) and I had no issue with temperature. There is also access to a community kitchen and fridge if you have leftovers from a meal or want to cook. As well as activities for guests (both free and paid). Also snacks and small food items for purchase in lobby. Staff was helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location, quiet and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wentian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here numerous times over the years and it never disappoints. The common areas are so comfortable and spacious, while the beds offer plenty of privacy and the thick walls & doors shut out noise - I have never had a bad night of sleep here. Many thanks to the reception staff on the morning of my arrival and later at check-in - I really benefited from that extra half hour ! Look forward to my next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Munnesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mei Qi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying in a hostel in US was fantastic. The staff was welcoming, friendly and helpful. There are some activities planned everyday. Managed to join the yoga glass at Boston Common. Love it so much! Hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jackson

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a few nights and had a great experience overall. The common area was lively and welcoming, and the bathrooms were very clean. Staff were super helpful—I accidentally badged out once and they quickly gave me a spare key card with no fuss. My room was a bit noisy since it faced the street, but that’s to be expected given the location. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Traveled with group
Great location, interesting activities, nice staff, clean rooms, nice setup ie area for luggage, multiple electricals, bed curtain for privacy. Needs more everything in the kitchen, cups, plates, etc. Needs new and more pots and pans, more toasters, needs some sort of organization in the fridge as is everyone just dumped everything on top of everything else already there, maybe provide stackable bins. The property showed wear and tear since i stayed 2 years ago.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025